SENATE BILL REPORT

HB 658

BYRepresentatives Appelwick, Sanders, P. King and May

Prescribing a nonnotarized filing form for precinct committeeman.

House Committe on Constitution, Elections & Ethics

Senate Committee on Judiciary

Senate Hearing Date(s):March 24, 1987

Majority Report:     Do pass.

     Signed by Senators Talmadge, Chairman; Halsan, Vice Chairman; McCaslin, Moore, Nelson, Newhouse.

Senate Staff:Jon Carlson (786-7459)

                March 24, 2987

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY, MARCH 24, 1987

BACKGROUND:

Each candidate desiring to have his or her name printed on a ballot for any office, other than the office of president or vice president or an office in a jurisdiction in which ownership of property is a prerequisite for voting, must file a declaration and affidavit of candidacy.  The form of the declaration and affidavit is prescribed by law.

SUMMARY:

A new form is prescribed for a declaration of candidacy to precinct committeeman.  The form is similar to the form for other offices but does not require notarization by an official.

Fiscal Note:    none requested

Senate Committee - Testified:   no one